Company lists · Data refreshed October 2026

Top 25 Merchant banking firms worldwide

Name: Merchant banking firms worldwide
Creator: RevenueBase
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Compiled by the RevenueBase Data Team Data refreshed Oct 18, 2026 8,645 companies tracked

RevenueBase identified 8,645 company matches for merchant banking firms worldwide as of October 2026 and tracks 384,865 professional contacts across them, including 144,855 with verified work emails. The United States is the largest market and New York the largest hub.

This list covers company matches for merchant banking firms worldwide, found by RevenueBase SmartSearch using the meaning of business descriptions in its company graph at Exact. Ranked by professionals tracked, largest first. Rows show recorded descriptions where available, Exact search membership and the snapshot date. Data refreshed October 18, 2026. Country and city lists for merchant banking firms follow the table.

Published by RevenueBase, a B2B data infrastructure company. This list was built with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the natural-language company search RevenueBase customers use to build their own targeted lists and unlock verified emails and direct dials at the companies on them. How these lists are built and judged.

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8,645Companies

384,865Contacts tracked

144,855Verified emails

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The 25 largest merchant banking firms worldwide

Ranked by team size

Top 25 of 8,645 company matches for merchant banking firms worldwide, ordered by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase, largest first. Recorded Oct 18, 2026. The RevenueBase SmartSearch column shows Exact match membership in this saved search. Click a contact count to view that company's people. Totals use company locations recorded by RevenueBase; the displayed preview is a smaller selection.
#	Company	RevenueBase SmartSearch	Headquarters	Employees	Contacts
1	Morgan Stanley	Exact match	New York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 18, 2026	10001+	95,775 contacts →
	Exact match “Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 18, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
2	Barclays Investment Bank	Exact match	New York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 18, 2026	10001+	21,533 contacts →
	Exact match “Barclays Investment Bank deploys financial solutions to help our clients with their funding, financing, strategic and risk management needs across sectors, markets and economies.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 18, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
3	SAFRA	Exact match	Sao Paulo, BrazilHQ recorded Oct 18, 2026	10001+	11,676 contacts →
	Exact match “Somos referência em investimentos.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 18, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
4	RBC Capital Markets	Exact match	Toronto, ON, CanadaHQ recorded Oct 18, 2026	5,001-10,000	11,147 contacts →
	Exact match “RBC Capital Markets is recognized by the most significant corporations, institutional investors, asset managers, private equity firms, and governments around the globe as an…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 18, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
5	Societe Generale Corporate And Investment Banking - Sgcib	Exact match	Nanterre, FranceHQ recorded Oct 18, 2026	10001+	10,332 contacts →
	Exact match “We support you over time, during expansion phases and their more challenging periods alike.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 18, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
6	Jefferies	Exact match	New York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 18, 2026	5,001-10,000	7,841 contacts →
	Exact match “Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research and wealth and asset management…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 18, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
7	Stifel Financial Corp	Exact match	St. Louis, MO, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 18, 2026	5,001-10,000	7,077 contacts →
	Exact match “Established in 1890, Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated is one of the nation’s premier full-service financial services firms, providing brokerage, trading, investment…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 18, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
8	TD Securities	Exact match	Toronto, ON, CanadaHQ recorded Oct 18, 2026	5,001-10,000	6,267 contacts →
	Exact match “As a leading corporate and investment bank, TD Securities offers a wide range of integrated capital markets products and services.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 18, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
9	CICC	Exact match	Beijing, ChinaHQ recorded Oct 18, 2026	10001+	5,887 contacts →
	Exact match “China International Capital Corporation Limited (CICC, 03908.HK601995.SH) is a top tier investment bank, founded in China in 1995, providing first-class financial services to…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 18, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
10	Rothschild & CO	Exact match	Paris, FranceHQ recorded Oct 18, 2026	1,001-5,000	5,577 contacts →
	Exact match “Rothschild & Co is one of the world's largest independent financial advisory groups.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 18, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
11	BAIRD	Exact match	Milwaukee, WI, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 18, 2026	5,001-10,000	5,475 contacts →
	Exact match “Since 1919, Baird has guided families, businesses, communities and institutions toward their financial goals.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 18, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
12	Itau BBA	Exact match	São Paulo, BrazilHQ recorded Oct 18, 2026	1,001-5,000	4,882 contacts →
	Exact match “Itaú BBA is Latin America's largest corporate investment bank and its part of the Itaú Unibanco group, one of the largest financial conglomerates in the world.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 18, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
13	Lazard	Exact match	New York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 18, 2026	1,001-5,000	4,059 contacts →
	Exact match “Founded in 1848, Lazard is the preeminent financial advisory and asset management firm, with operations in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 18, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
14	Houlihan Lokey	Exact match	Los Angeles, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 18, 2026	1,001-5,000	3,913 contacts →
	Exact match “Houlihan Lokey, Inc.(NYSE:HLI) is a leading global investment bank recognized for delivering independent strategic and financial advice to corporations, financial sponsors, and…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 18, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
15	Evercore	Exact match	New York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 18, 2026	1,001-5,000	3,594 contacts →
	Exact match “Evercore (NYSE: EVR) is a premier global independent investment banking advisory firm.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 18, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
16	Oppenheimer & Co. INC	Exact match	New York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 18, 2026	1,001-5,000	3,115 contacts →
	Exact match “Oppenheimer is a global financial institution offering Wealth Management, Capital Markets, and Investment Banking solutions.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 18, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
17	Cantor Fitzgerald	Exact match	New York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 18, 2026	10001+	2,533 contacts →
	Exact match “Cantor Fitzgerald is a leading global financial services firm, serving clients from over 30 offices around the world.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 18, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
18	William Blair	Exact match	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 18, 2026	1,001-5,000	2,448 contacts →
	Exact match “William Blair is the premier global partnership with expertise in investment banking, investment management, private wealth management, institutional sales and trading, and equity…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 18, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
19	JM Financial LTD	Exact match	Mumbai, IndiaHQ recorded Oct 18, 2026	1,001-5,000	2,351 contacts →
	Exact match Recorded description not available. Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 18, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
20	SMC Group	Exact match	New Delhi, IndiaHQ recorded Oct 18, 2026	1,001-5,000	2,221 contacts →
	Exact match “Established In 1990, SMC is a well-diversified financial services company in India offering services across brokerage (across the asset classes of equities (cash and derivatives)…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 18, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
21	Iifl Capital Services Limited	Exact match	Mumbai, IndiaHQ recorded Oct 18, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,904 contacts →
	Exact match “IIFL Capital is a full-service financial institution, integrating Wealth Management, Investment Banking, and Institutional Equities on a research-driven platform.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 18, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
22	Moelis & Company	Exact match	New York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 18, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,893 contacts →
	Exact match “Moelis & Company (“Moelis”) is a leading global independent investment bank that provides innovative strategic advice and solutions to a diverse client base, including…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 18, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
23	Nassau Street Partners	Exact match	New York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 18, 2026	n/a	1,882 contacts →
	Exact match “Nassau Street Partners is an independent capital advisory firm focused on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets advisory, and strategic financial solutions for early-stage and…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 18, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
24	Rockefeller Capital Management	Exact match	New York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 18, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,746 contacts →
	Exact match “At Rockefeller Capital Management, we aspire to bring the unique promise of the Rockefeller legacy together with a culture of innovation and cutting-edge technology to help…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 18, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
25	Lincoln International	Exact match	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 18, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,592 contacts →
	Exact match “Lincoln International, Inc.(NYSE: LCLN) is a trusted investment banking advisor to business owners and senior executives of leading private equity firms and their portfolio…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 18, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase

RevenueBase SmartSearch

Describe a niche business in your own words. RevenueBase SmartSearch compares the meaning of your description with company business descriptions compiled in the RevenueBase company graph. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control how closely companies must fit.

This list uses Exact for “merchant banking firms”. Each Exact match badge shows membership in that saved search; it is not an individual similarity score or a service-quality rating. Recorded descriptions are shown where available.

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Merchant banking firms worldwide at a glance

As of Oct 18, 2026

37.6%Verified-email coverage

44.5Average contacts per company

1-10Median size (employees)

5.5%Largest-city concentration · New York

Oct 18, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

1-10

4,938

11-50

2,699

51-200

606

201-500

171

501-1,000

1,001-5,000

5,001-10,000

10001+

Email recency is reported on each country list linked below.

How this list was built

The recorded descriptions help you assess these company matches. Check a company’s website for its current services and locations.

Source: The RevenueBase company graph: 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts resolved from primary sources, queried with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the natural-language company search available to every RevenueBase user.
Coverage: Every country. Country and city lists for merchant banking firms are linked below.
What qualifies: Company records worldwide whose business descriptions match “merchant banking firms” by meaning at the Exact setting. Descriptions are compiled in the RevenueBase company graph from public websites, profiles and company information where available; they are not guaranteed quotations from the company's website.
RevenueBase SmartSearch: Describe a niche company in your own words to find businesses by meaning. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control the breadth of RevenueBase SmartSearch. This saved list uses Exact. Each row's Exact match badge shows inclusion in that search, not an individual score or a service-quality judgment.
Public preview: The public preview omits records without a verified work email. Dataset totals and geographic summaries describe the full matched records before these preview filters.
Match quality: RevenueBase's August 25, 2026 study assessed 4,198 description/company pairs across matching settings. The publisher reports 86% good or better at Exact. This evaluates the method across queries; it does not audit this individual list. Recorded company descriptions, where available, help you judge each match yourself. Read the full methodology: how the lists are built and what the study measures.
Ranking: Team size, largest first: companies are ordered by the number of professionals RevenueBase tracks at each one. Employee ranges shown are reported bands, for context.
Verification: Every displayed company carries at least one verified work email. RevenueBase tracks 144,855 professional contacts with verified work emails across the full matched dataset. Contacts re-verify on a rolling cadence, and each contact's own verification date is shown inside RevenueBase.
Refresh: This page's figures were pulled from the company graph on October 18, 2026. Lists refresh periodically as the graph is re-checked.
Record context: Company records and descriptions can change. Check the company's website for its current services and locations.

Merchant banking firms by location

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Every Merchant banking firms list RevenueBase publishes, by country and city. Counts are matching companies in each list as of its own refresh date.

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Frequently asked

What is RevenueBase SmartSearch?

RevenueBase SmartSearch finds niche companies by the meaning of their business descriptions in the RevenueBase company graph. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control how closely companies must fit your description. This list uses Exact for “merchant banking firms”; each Exact match badge shows search membership, not an individual similarity or quality score.

How many merchant banking firms are there worldwide?

RevenueBase identified 8,645 company matches for merchant banking firms worldwide as of October 2026, using the meaning of business descriptions at Exact. This is the recorded matched set in the RevenueBase company graph.

What is the largest company on this list?

Morgan Stanley tops the displayed preview by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase. Recorded headquarters appear in the company rows.

Which country has the most merchant banking firms?

The United States leads with 2,265 companies, followed by India (897) and the United Kingdom (505). Every merchant banking firms list by country and city is linked on this page.

Which city has the most merchant banking firms?

New York leads with 478 company records, followed by London (377) and Mumbai (269).

How do I get contact information for these companies?

A free RevenueBase account lets you run this exact search and work limited free results with 500 credits to start. Upgrading provides access to the 144,855 professional contacts with verified work emails tracked across these 8,645 companies; direct dials are available where recorded.

How current is this list?

The list refreshes periodically as the company graph is re-checked. This page's figures were pulled on October 18, 2026.

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RevenueBase is a B2B data infrastructure company. Its company graph covers 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts, with emails verified on a rolling cadence rather than scraped once and left to decay. These company lists are generated directly from that graph with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the same natural-language company search every RevenueBase user has: describe a market in plain words, get the companies that match, and add verified emails and direct dials for the people at them. It is the same data that powers RevenueBase's B2B data products, and a free account includes 500 credits to start. How these lists are built and judged.